The Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce immediately introduced it obtained a $20,000 grant from Truist Foundation to help the work of the Expertise2030 initiative and the Expertise Pipeline Administration program (TPM). TPM is designed to help the complete workforce eco-system in defining and aligning wants, constructing profession pathways, and discovering jobs to supply a extra vibrant and resilient economic system.
“When employers put their voices collectively, training listens. There isn’t a societal problem that’s not positively affected by a rise in job alternatives that present a dwelling wage for all residents, together with poverty, crime, racism, financial mobility, and civic engagement. We’re honored to have the help of the Truist Foundation and assist us bridge the native expertise hole,” mentioned Sue Dick, president/CEO of the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce.
The Expertise Pipeline Administration program will assist employers determine and recruit from conventional and non-traditional sources to achieve populations who in any other case could be left behind and provide job seekers alternatives to maneuver into high- ability/high-wage jobs. These jobs can be found regionally, and the pipeline supplies a transparent pathway, with wrap-around help the place wanted, to assist all contributors meet their targets.
“On behalf of the Truist Foundation, we’re excited to collaborate with the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce on their overarching Expertise2030 initiative,” mentioned Chris Mills, market president at Truist. “Particularly, we’re proud to double down regionally and help The Chamber’s Expertise Pipeline Administration program that gives enhanced skills-building actions, which can present a funnel of workforce expertise to key industries within the Tallahassee group. Our partnership with the Chamber to make a optimistic impression on workforce improvement immediately aligns with the Truist function to encourage and construct higher lives and communities.”
Concerning the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce
The Mission of the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce is to be the catalyst for enterprise and group development with the aim of offering a optimistic return on funding for our members and to retain and develop our native enterprise group.
About Truist Foundation
The Truist Foundation is dedicated to Truist Monetary Company’s (NYSE: TFC) function to encourage and construct higher lives and communities. Established in 2020, the inspiration makes strategic investments in nonprofit organizations to assist make sure the communities it serves have extra alternatives for a greater high quality of life. The Truist Foundation’s grants and actions deal with management improvement, financial mobility, thriving communities and academic fairness. Be taught extra at Truist.com/Truist-Foundation.
